07/28/2016 17:13

Jon Oliva's Pain

Jon Oliva is recovering from stroke

Jon Oliva, known from Jon Oliva's Pain and Savatage, is recovering from a stroke. Here is his message, sent on his Facebook page:

"It was not as serious as it could have been, but it did leave me with some physical recovery challenges often associated with strokes. Physical therapy and rehab sessions are getting me back to normal, and I am once again feeling confident about recording new music. Needless to say, such a traumatic health issue was a real epiphany for me....oh yeah!

I lived the rock 'n' roll lifestyle since I was 18. It's all I knew and I enjoyed the ride very much. But there comes a time in everyone's life where you have to step back and make some life-changing decisions... which I have! So with a fresh and energized approach to my life, I can now focus on the release of a double-album of new Oliva music to be recorded and released very soon.

I think all Savatage / Jon Oliva'S Pain / Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Dr. Butcher fans will really enjoy it. I believe it will be my finest effort yet and will feature all the different flavors of my musical influences and history. I promise not to let you down!

From the bottom of my heart for your love and support over these many years together. Your desire for my music helps to fuel my soul and my love to create that music."

(source: Jon Oliva)